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Textiles Materials Engineer

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Troy MI

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115000

Textiles Materials Engineer

Location: Troy, MI (Corporate Headquarters)
Salary: $115,000 annually

About the Role

A global Tier 1 automotive supplier of polyurethane foam materials is seeking a highly motivated Textiles Materials Engineer to join its corporate headquarters in Troy, MI.

In this role, you will develop and maintain a comprehensive materials database through internal and external benchmarking of automotive trim materials such as leather, fabric, vinyl, urethane, and carpet. You will collaborate closely with product engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, suppliers, and OEM customers to select, validate, and optimize materials for specific automotive applications.

This position plays a key role in material selection, supplier validation, cost-reduction initiatives, and root cause analysis related to material performance and warranty issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a materials benchmarking and database system, including lamination interactions where applicable
  • Identify, evaluate, and recommend materials based on customer and OEM specifications
  • Work directly with OEM customers on construction drawing approvals
  • Support the establishment of material specifications and standards
  • Participate in product testing, development, and manufacturing processes
  • Lead or support root cause analysis for material failures and warranty concerns
  • Create best practices and standardization for material selection and lamination
  • Support quoting activities for lamination programs
  • Partner with engineering, purchasing, plant teams, and suppliers on material validation and cost reduction initiatives
  • Collect, analyze, and organize data for internal and external technical reviews
  • Facilitate and lead cross-functional technical meetings

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM field (preferred)
  • 5+ years of experience as a Materials Engineer, Textile Engineer, or Process Engineer
  • Hands-on experience with textile fabrication processes and/or testing of face-good materials, including fabrics, vinyl, leather, carpet, or similar trim materials
  • Experience working with vinyl, synthetic, and non-synthetic materials, ideally in automotive or industrial applications

Additional Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
  • Proven ability to build trust and collaborate with OEM customers
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and product testing/documentation software
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%, including international travel

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Competitive salary of $115,000
  • Work with a global Tier 1 automotive supplier
  • High-impact role supporting advanced interior and trim materials
  • Corporate-based position with OEM customer exposure
  • Opportunities for professional growth and international experience

For more information about the role or to submit your resume please contact Brian Small with Prime Management Group Inc. at brians@pmg.on.ca

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About Prime Management Group Inc.

Prime Management Group Inc. is an Executive Search & Recruitment + HR Consulting firm serving Southwestern Ontario and beyond. Our search process ensures unwavering confidentiality while respectfully adhering to the Human Rights Code to uphold an inclusive and equitable experience for all candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

Prime Management Group Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Candidate applications are reviewed by a senior Prime Management Group Inc. Executive Search Consultant as part of our recruitment process.